Cover art for The Times History Of Britain's Railways From 1603 To The Present Day
Published
Collins, December 2015
ISBN
9780008135348
Format
Hardcover, 304 pages
Dimensions
28.2cm × 21.9cm × 2.5cm

The Times History Of Britain's Railways From 1603 To The Present Day by

Not in stock
Fast $7.95 flat-rate shipping!
Only pay $7.95 per order within Australia, including end-to-end parcel tracking.
100% encrypted and secure
We adhere to industry best practice and never store credit card details.
Talk to real people
Contact us seven days a week – our staff are here to help.

Follow the development, decline and later revival of Britain's iconic railways with bestselling railway author Julian Holland. Discover the fascinating history of our remarkable railway heritage through expert commentary, stunning photographs and archive material from a lifetime of railway research.

The iconic railways of Britain have seen unprecedented change and innovation in just a few hundred years, shaping Britain's industry, society and transport system along the way.

Discover the historic events that have shaped Britain's railways.

Highlights include:

  • 1604: The beginnings of the railways - Wollaton Waggonway opens in Nottinghamshire

  • 1830: Britain becomes connected - the world's first inter-city railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, opens

  • 1938: A world leader in train travel - the LNER `A4' Mallard sets a still unbroken world speed record for steam locomotives

  • 1963: `Beeching Report' published - marked the death sentence for many rural lines

  • 2015: Borders Railway reopens between Edinburgh and Tweedbank - marks a modern-day revival for the railways

Related books